Trade Secrets: How to Forge and Maintain Top-Performing Contracting Teams
I’ve built teams successfully for the last twenty years and learned from some not-so-good outcomes. When I’ve got it right, […]
The Great Size Debate: What Really Counts in Contracting Business Success
In the contracting world, there’s a pervasive myth that bigger always means better. This belief, deeply ingrained in the
The Trade Contractor Operating System
10,000 hrs of learning in a 5 minutes: For the past two decades, I have been operating trade contracting businesses.
5 Cash Traps Every Trade Contracting Business Should Avoid
Revenue is EGO Profit in SANITY Cash is KING In this article, I’m going to talk about some of
How Not To Be Stupid: The Essential Playbook for Clearer Thinking
We’ve all been there – doing something we later call ‘stupid.’ Any of you who know me will have
4 Disciplines To Get Things Done For Trade Contracting Businesses
The 4 Disciplines of Execution 4DX is an awesome book by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. I
Operational Success Through Structured Meetings: My Insider Tips
In this guide, I’ll share my experiences in managing operational teams, focusing on effective meeting rhythms. It’s important to
When the Alarm doesn’t sound: Managing Slow Emergencies in your business.
Why are slow emergencies so much harder to deal with than fast emergencies? It’s usually 4:30pm on the Friday
Civil Contractor
Client Profile: Name: Steve Business: Large Civil Contracting Company The Challenges Steve’s civil contracting business was stuck in a cycle
Electrical Contractor
Client Profile: Name: John Business: Electrical Contracting Company The Challenges John’s business felt like a financial rollercoaster. Despite steady revenue,